Morale Collection (#7)

The Frogs ask the King, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine
PCT694306 The Frogs ask the King, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine, by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fable of the Lark, her young ones and the master of the field
488572 The Fable of the Lark, her young ones and the master of the field, illustration for the Fables of La Fontaine (engraving)(engraving) by Dore

Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941
473029 Dancers of the British Isles, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) (see also 472941, 472966, 472956, 472963) by English School

En apercevant la preuve de ce qu elle nomma mon intemperance
DUV4212212 En apercevant la preuve de ce qu elle nomma mon intemperance. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Caque dans la partie intitulee " Peines de cour d une chatte

1st Minnesota Regiment Drum (mixed media)
3028225 1st Minnesota Regiment Drum (mixed media) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

The Cart stuck in the mud, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95
PER190885 The Cart stuck in the mud, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1888 (colour engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Loyal Souls, or A Peep into the Mess Room at St. James, published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO190152 Loyal Souls, or A Peep into the Mess Room at St. James, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

A traveler meets two monstrous tigers with the look of Basilica
FGL5475084 A traveler meets two monstrous tigers with the look of Basilica. The fables of Esope (engraving, end of the 15th century) by Unknown Artist

French soldiers celebrating All Saints Day in the trenches, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000285 French soldiers celebrating All Saints Day in the trenches, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fox and the grapes. Fable of Asop (16th century engraving)
FGL5481123 The fox and the grapes. Fable of Asop (16th century engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: " The fox and the grape " illustration for the fable of Asope)

"Les effets du bon et du mauvais gouvernement a la ville et a la campagne"
FIA5394223 " Les effets du bon et du mauvais gouvernement a la ville et a la campagne". Detail des effets du bon gouvernement a la campagne

Une famille noble distribue des aumones dans un parc - A Noble Family Distributing Alms
FIA5407644 Une famille noble distribue des aumones dans un parc - A Noble Family Distributing Alms in a Park, by Bree, Mathieu Ignace van (1773-1839). Oil on wood, 1793. Dimension : 56x84 cm

From the Subtyl Historyes of Esope, printed by Caxton at Westminster, 1484 (litho)
2787003 From the Subtyl Historyes of Esope, printed by Caxton at Westminster, 1484 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Subtyl Historyes of Esope)

testament explained by Easop (Testament explique par Esope) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214086 testament explained by Easop (Testament explique par Esope) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The snake. Fable of Esope. (Greek writer Esopo or Ecopus
XEE4409333 The snake. Fable of Esope. (Greek writer Esopo or Ecopus, 6th century BC) Written by Guillaume Montfort and Gravees by Beauble in 1801

The lion and the deer. Fable of Esope. (Greek writer Esopo or Ecopus
XEE4409345 The lion and the deer. Fable of Esope. (Greek writer Esopo or Ecopus, 6th century BC) Written by Guillaume Montfort and Gravees by Beauble in 1801

The Fox and the Stork, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine (litho)
PCT694305 The Fox and the Stork, illustration from Fables of La Fontaine (litho) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

United States of America, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472965 United States of America, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers of the World, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho)
473604 Dancers of the World, cigarette cards, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aimable Jean Jacques Pelissier (1794-1864) Duke of Malakoff visiting the wounded soldiers
CHT322532 Aimable Jean Jacques Pelissier (1794-1864) Duke of Malakoff visiting the wounded soldiers after the capture of Sebastopol in 1855 (colour litho) by Lepan (fl.1855); Bibliotheque Nationale

Tommy Atkins, with cheery smile and in full marching order
HJA360614 Tommy Atkins, with cheery smile and in full marching order and with protective gas mask and camouflage, ready for the fray, from The Illustrated War News

Canister shot that wounded Lieutenant-Colonel William Inglis at the Battle of Albuera
5919872 Canister shot that wounded Lieutenant-Colonel William Inglis at the Battle of Albuera, 16 May 1811 (metal) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum

1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : Le droit de propriete
DUV4212595 1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : Le droit de propriete. Gravure in " Le livre unique de morale et d instruction civique

1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : La liberte
DUV4212570 1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : La liberte. Gravure in " Le livre unique de morale et d instruction civique

Geese and Cranes - Fable d Esope (Greek writer Esop or Esop
XEE4409330 Geese and Cranes - Fable d Esope (Greek writer Esop or Esop, 6th century BC) Written by Guillaume Montfort and engraved by Beauble in 1801 by French School

Donkey and boar. Fable of Esope. (Greek writer Esopo or Ecopus
XEE4409322 Donkey and boar. Fable of Esope. (Greek writer Esopo or Ecopus, 6th century BC) Written by Guillaume Montfort and Gravees by Beauble in 1801

Title page of "Fables d Esope"
XEE4409356 Title page of " Fables d Esope". (Greek writer Esopo or Ecopus, 6th century BC) dedicated to the first Consul Bonaparte

Esop and Christ: the Greek writer Esop (Esop or Esopus, 6th century BC)
XEE4165272 Esop and Christ: the Greek writer Esop (Esop or Esopus, 6th century BC), with a lantern in his hand, crosses a walk among characters with heads of animals in search of " a man"

Jeune homme entre le Vice et la Vertu - Young Man Between Virtue and Vice - Veronese
FIA5398004 Jeune homme entre le Vice et la Vertu - Young Man Between Virtue and Vice - Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588) - ca 1581 - Oil on canvas - 102x153 - Museo del Prado, Madrid by Veronese

The Prophet Nathan rebukes King David, by Palma il Giovane, Jacopo
FIA5409645 The Prophet Nathan rebukes King David, by Palma il Giovane, Jacopo, the Younger (1544-1628). Oil on canvas, Early 17th cen.. Dimension : 130x112 cm

La parabole du gerant malhonnete - The Parable of the Unjust Steward, by Reymerswaele
FIA5409665 La parabole du gerant malhonnete - The Parable of the Unjust Steward, by Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567). Oil on wood, c.1540. Dimension : 77x96, 5 cm

The fox and the grapes. Fable of Asope (18th century engraving)
FGL5481098 The fox and the grapes. Fable of Asope (18th century engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: The fox and the grape)

From Tuppos Aesop, Naples, 1485 (engraving)
5210569 From Tuppos Aesop, Naples, 1485 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Tuppos Aesop, Naples, 1485)

Its a Long, Long Way to Tipperary, the battle song of the British, World War I (litho)
972752 Its a Long, Long Way to Tipperary, the battle song of the British, World War I (litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Its a Long, Long Way to Tipperary)

Illustration for The Rat Who Has Withdrawn from Society from Fables
PER200583 Illustration for The Rat Who Has Withdrawn from Society from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1902 (colour engraving) by Christophe (Colomb)

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery seen here talking to the men of the Black Watch shortly before they start their assault over the River Rhine, Germany. March 1945

A long range railway gun captured by Canadian troops of the British 4th army and displayed to the public in Paris. 28th August 1918

Boxing contest at Toutencourt, just behind the front lines for the entertainment of the troops. September 1916

General Bernard Montgomery stands on the bonnet of a jeep as he addresses the troops during a pre D-Day inspection tour. May 1944

The Songs of War, published 1861. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Songs of War, published 1861

AMERICAN FLAG-SCARF
A young, blonde patriotic American girl in stars & stripes accessories of cap & scarf which is wrapped up high around her face. The flag livery is in reverse colours. Date: circa 1917

GREEK FLAG SCARF
A young, blonde patriotic Greek girl wears a brimless fur hat with a flag cap badge & a fur-trimmed scarf whose design is based on the flag of Greece. Date: circa 1917

Italian Flag-Scarf
A young, brunette patriotic Italian girl in a feather adorned hat & a scarf whose decorative design is based on the Italian flag. Date: circa 1917

BELGIAN FLAG-SCARF
A young, blonde patriotic Belgian girl in tasselled cap & a scarf with a red, yellow & black checker board ground bordered with the Belgian flag & a fringe of tassels. Date: circa 1917

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"Morale: The Unbreakable Spirit That Ignites Nations" In times of great turmoil, the power becomes an unwavering force that can shape history. From the iconic World War II poster declaring "We shall not flag nor fail, " to Winston Churchill's resolute speeches, it is evident that a nation's spirit can triumph over adversity. Propaganda posters adorned walls, carrying Prime Minister's statements urging citizens to stand united and strong. Archie Andrews, Peter Brough, and Vera Lynn took center stage with their performances, lifting hearts and inspiring hope amidst chaos. Even in everyday life during 1935, a female typist or maid played her part by diligently supporting the war effort behind the scenes. Air raid drills at Windmill Theatre became routine as Londoners found solace in preparedness. The Second World War brought forth another powerful symbol of resilience - a Christmas pudding shared among soldiers in trenches. It served as a reminder that even amidst darkness and despair, camaraderie could bring warmth to their souls. History tells tales of Lord Methuen rallying his broken forces at Tweebosch in 1902; Charles Mills Sheldon immortalized this moment through artistry. Similarly, brave pipers playing Highland regiments to victory showcased how music uplifted spirits on battlefields during 1917. Villagers huddled around wireless radios for news updates during uncertain times while King George V stood shoulder-to-shoulder with RAF officers on the Western Front during WWI – these images depict unity and determination against all odds. A patriotic scarf draped across shoulders represented Belgium's indomitable spirit amid occupation—a visual testament to resilience against oppression. Through these glimpses into history’s defining moments, one thing remains clear: morale has always been the driving force behind nations' ability to endure hardships and emerge stronger than ever before.